Komel Formally Steps Down as Diaspora Minister, Labels Politics "Big Circus"

Ljubljana, 20 February - Tina Komel formally resigned in parliament on Thursday as minister for Slovenians abroad to allow a contentious government reshuffle. Visibly upset because she was made to resign over reasons unrelated to her performance, Komel said that "big politics equals big circus".

Ljubljana Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Tina Komel resigns as minister for Slovenians abroad.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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